VP of Quality

Vice President of Quality

The VP of Quality is responsible for leading the global quality team and supporting other teams within the company. This includes technical, financial, and quality operational activities. The role is responsible for the development of the team and the standards it follows.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and mentorship to the global Quality team.

Work with the sales force to ensure customer quality is being met and that the correct customer requirements are being communicated through the organization.

Resolve any customer-related quality issues.

Align quality objectives in conjunction with corporate goals.

Develop and execute strategies to continuously improve the organization.

Manage the technical aspect of inspection and test and support sales and purchasing on all technical matters.

Develop and implement programs to facilitate the growth of all organizations within the company, either through direct involvement or as a team member/leader.

Define the direction of the quality team and its objectives in alignment with corporate strategy.

Develop and implement the quality strategy for long-term growth.

Develop and track long-term metrics for continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Oversee the development of the QMS.

Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of new industry-related certifications: These include ISO 9001, ESD S20.20, AS 9120, AS6081, CTPAT, etc.

Drive continuous improvement in all areas of the company.

Responsible for management of ACE (US Customs and Border Control) filings, SAM (System for Award Management) annual renewal

Report to upper management on quality metrics, compliance with various third-party partnerships, and any risks the company perceives.

Guide executive leadership to identify areas of improvement.

Work with management to ensure the correct financial adjustments are entered or triggered in the ERP system.

Maintain knowledge bases to ensure customer and company's quality standards are being met.

Leader for third-party memberships where the quality organization is involved.

Interfacing with customer quality for quality audits, continuous improvement efforts, and resolution of quality issues.

Participating, leading, and assisting with quality investigations and customer complaints

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science (BS) – Engineering

15+ years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry

Experience with customer quality relations and managing a Quality organization at mid to high level.

Electrical engineering background

Experience in the electronic component field